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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,019.50 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,019.50 and 247.16 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,019.50 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,019.50 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,019.50 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 251,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,979.62/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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